Devices · 58m ago
Google Tensor gains ground as smartphone chip market shrinks
Global smartphone chip shipments fell in 2026, but Google's Tensor and Samsung's Exynos bucked the trend by gaining market share. MediaTek and Qualcomm saw declines as proprietary SoCs grew. Tensor's rise reflects Google's push for tighter hardware-software integration in Pixels.
Meridian48 take
The shift to in-house chips is a long-term bet that could reshape the Android supply chain, but Tensor still trails Qualcomm in raw performance.
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